The idea of death and dying humbles most of us. The realization that we are going to die one day brings us closer to valuing our lives. The more we embrace this realization, the more we cherish our lives, our loved ones, and the days we have left. However, when it comes to a narcissist, the opposite happens. As they approach death, they become more of who they are at their core—they die as they have lived.
You already know that narcissists are delusional. They believe in irrational things that have no basis in reality. One of their delusions is the denial of mortality. Narcissists believe they will remain young, powerful, and in control forever, as if death will never strike them. But as we know, time spares no one. Death spares no one. Eventually, their delusions collapse, and they become the worst version of themselves.
Why does this happen? Narcissists assume their reality will remain unchanged—they’ll never grow old, never die, and will always maintain their influence and control over others. But dying is the ultimate loss of power, capability, resources, and control. As a result, they can no longer maintain the barriers and facades they once used to mask their true narcissistic selves.
When a narcissist is dying, their narcissistic mask falls away completely. They become angrier, more hostile, cranky, vengeful, and aggressive—making them incredibly difficult to deal with, especially for their caretakers. Their true, deeply narcissistic core emerges, and they lash out at those around them. Doctors, nurses, and caretakers often bear the brunt of their hostility. Narcissists perceive that no one is capable of meeting their grandiose expectations, leading to overwhelming demands and increased aggression.
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